Thinking Out Loud
KBIA Hosts Darren Hellwege, T’Keyah Thomas, and Rachael Norden discuss business, technology, poetry, books, music, arts, culture, and more with notable individuals and organizations in Columbia and mid-Missouri.
In the past, the show broadcast Maplewood Barn Radio Theatre, a radio drama put on by the Maplewood Barn community theater on Friday evenings. On Saturday it tackled the college sports scene.
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KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Kate Harry, President, and Patsy Stem, President-Elect, of Columbia non-profit Up To Good. The organization, formerly known as The Assistance League of Mid-Missouri, serves people in Columbia in a number of ways, including their thrift shop Upscale Resale. Up To Good -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Scott Simon, longtime host of NPR's "Weekend Edition Saturday," about his new book. Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known explores the pets in Scott's life, and how we are all affected by the animals in our lives. -
KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Drs. Shinyoung Jeon and Aileen Garcia on National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day, or Provider Appreciation Day, happening May 8th – a worldwide celebration meant to recognize the work of childcare providers, teachers, and other educators of young children. -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Emily Ehling who directs "Catalyst," an upcoming dance concert, and about the new dance program within Mizzou's Theatre Department.Mizzou Theatre Department -
KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with returning guest, Dr. Melissa Herzog, Associate Teaching Professor at HDFS on National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week (APAW), happening April 20-24, 2026 as a time to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours and make a profound difference in the lives of youth. -
KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Francisco Palermo, Associate Professor at HDFS on National Kindergarten Day, the impacts of technology on early learning, and how early childhood education emphasizes developing the social skills children require before academia. -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Rev. Katie Collins of First Presbyterian Church about their Holy Week observances and the meaning of events like Maunday Thursday and Good Friday. First Presbyterian Church, Columbia MO -
KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Brandon Boyd, Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Missouri on the MU Choral Union’s upcoming spring performance, Franz Schubert’s Mass in E flat Major, presented by the University Concert Series and in collaboration with the Columbia Civic Orchestra. Plus, a look at what’s coming down the line as the Choral Union plans its celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Jeffrey Stevens of the Mizzou History Department about this year's guest in the Fordyce Mitchel Lecture Series. Dr. Dimitri Nakassis of University of Colorado will speak on "At Mycenae the Gods Once Walked the Earth: The Rise and Fall of a Bronze Age Civilization."Schedule for 2026 Fordyce Mitchell Lecture Series -
KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Nicole Johnston of the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection and Joan Stack of the State Historical Society of Missouri about the new display " W[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: Uniforms as Stories of U.S." with U.S. military veterans sharing stories as art around the military uniforms. W[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: UniformW[A]RN and TRANSFORMED: Uniforms as Stories of U.S.s as Stories of U.S.
